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Shoppers head online for Cyber Monday deals

Retail analysts said this year's Cyber Monday could be the biggest online shopping day of the year for the third year in a row, and some local businesses say they are seeing a big jump in online sales.

The Kittery Trading Post said that Cyber Monday has become a major part of their holiday sales and sent emails to more than 100,000 potential customers about their online deals.

"It is very well received. By 11 o'clock this morning we had already beaten last year's Cyber Monday and this sale goes through Tuesday night," said Kittery Trading Post Senior Vice President of Finance David Labbe.

Stonewall Kitchen in York is another business with a big online presence. The company said Monday makes up a large portion of their overall sales.

"We do a great deal of our business during the holiday season, but Cyber Monday is huge for our online business," said Stonewall Kitchen Director of Marketing Janine Somers.

Plenty of Mainers were clicking on the deals.

"Well, they are cheaper and you don't have to pay for shopping in a lot of places, and they are running a lot of great promotions. So I would rather spend my money online than in the stores," said Hayley McClure of Kittery.

However, some still prefer buying their holiday gifts at the store.

"You get it in person, ya know? Better than going online. I find it easier," said Tom Lee of Massachusetts.

One tracking firm said as of noon on Monday, online sales were up more than 24 percent compared to last year.

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